Taryn Luna covers Gov. Gavin Newsom and California politics in Sacramento. Prior to joining the Los Angeles Times in 2018, Luna covered the state Legislature and lobbying industry for the Sacramento Bee. She previously wrote about retail for the Boston Globe and worked as a general assignment reporter for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Luna grew up in Northern California and graduated from Oregon State University.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said his staff has been working with Democrats in the Legislature on the state’s healthcare minimum wage law in light of budget concerns.
Dec. 7, 2023
The 17-story wooden hangar fire reignited several times, forcing school closures and keeping residents in homes as asbestos, lead and other toxins became airborne.
Dec. 2, 2023
The Nov. 9 incident at USC over the Israel-Hamas war went viral online, prompting thousands to sign opposing petitions to fire and reinstate John Strauss.
Dec. 2, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis turned their feud over blue and red state policies personal Thursday.
Nov. 30, 2023
From their pandemic policies to their relationships with Disney, Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom have opposite political ideologies. The debate could help them both.
Nov. 30, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded quickly, and personally, to the freeway closure in Los Angeles after a poll showing his lowest voter approval rating.
Nov. 21, 2023
The governor’s popularity has tumbled this year as he’s amplified his role in national politics and campaigned outside of California.
Nov. 7, 2023
Sen. Laphonza Butler announced she would not run for a full term in 2024. Her entry would’ve shaken up an already volatile race that includes three prominent Democrats.
Oct. 19, 2023
California’s new senator has cultivated relations with powerful mentors, including Vice President Harris. Can she also win over voters if she runs for a full Senate term?
Oct. 16, 2023
The governor’s moderate stances this year could help him refute a perception that he’s a wacky liberal from California.
Oct. 15, 2023